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Budget Highlights for Division 7
Budget Delivers for the

• $1.61 million for road resurfacing across Division 7
• $1.6 million in Black Spot Funding for upgrades at the Narangba
Road and Torrens Road Future of the Moreton Bay Region
• intersection thanks to the Australian Government
• $1.49 million for the expansion of Blatchford Sporting and
Recreational Reserve, including
• the construction of a new playground Years of big-picture thinking, fiscal restraint and strategic investment have delivered for the
• $1 million for road rehabilitation at Alma Road
• $980,000 for road rehabilitation at Youngs Crossing Road Moreton Bay Region, with the Council adopting a $655 million budget focused on the future.
• $850,000 towards service relocation and design costs for road and
intersection upgrades at Acting Mayor Mike Charlton described the 2019/20 Budget as a “milestone” and a “coming of age” for Moreton Bay Regional Council.
• Old Gympie Road from Alma Road to Goodwin Road “This budget is centred on building a stronger region and investing in lifestyle, safeguarding the future of the Moreton Bay Region,”
• $500,000 for Black Duck Lake system improvements Cr Charlton said.
• $500,000 to complete the service relocations ahead of the road “We have known for a decade that this region is one of the fastest growing in the country and we have been busy preparing for that
upgrades road at Brays growth.
• Road “The nation’s first new greenfield university campus in nearly 20 years, University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay, is literally rising
• $465,000 for fencing and additional weighbridge at Dakabin Waste from the ground at The Mill priority development area in Petrie.
Management Facility “It’s an impressive sight that we have worked hard to bring to fruition and so is the predicted $1 billion economic impact and 6,000
• and $150,000 for ongoing gas management works new jobs that it will deliver.
• $270,000 for a playground renewal in John Oxley Reserve
• $250,000 to make the playing surface at Bob Brock Park in Dakabin “Our children will have brighter futures with access to a university education in their backyard and this council is determined to make
more durable and safe that possible.
• $215,000 for rehabilitation at Sideling Creek “No-one should be denied a university education and the opportunities that come with it because of financial disadvantage, which is
• $200,000 for drainage works for the North Coast Railway Line why we’ve allocated $64,000 in equity scholarships for local children in this budget and a further $704,000 for the future.”
• $180,000 towards design costs for road and intersection upgrades Cr Charlton said education was just one part of the bigger picture for the Moreton Bay Region.
at Beeville Road “This budget will also deliver a $227.4 million capital works program to improve roads, waste services, sport and recreation facilities,
• $100,000 towards design costs for upgrades at Thompson Road stormwater infrastructure and invest in community programs and facilities expected from a strong and financially sustainable council,”
• $100,000 towards design costs for road and intersection upgrades Cr Charlton said.
at Alma Road and “$112 million of the capital and maintenance works program for a safer, more integrated road and transport network for the region,
• Thompson Road
• $90,000 towards design costs for road rehabilitation at Narangba with a few noteworthy projects on the horizon.
Road See below for the budget highlights for your division:

Budget Highlights for Division 8 Budget Highlights for Division 9

• $1 million in upgrades for Les Hughes Sports Complex including • $2.34 million for road resurfacing across Division 9
reconfiguring the field and adding additional carparking • $2 million for an indoor extension to South Pine Sports Complex
• $671,000 for road resurfacing across Division 8 including three additional lit courts
• $510,000 for road rehabilitation at Bells Pocket Road • $1.5 million towards the demolition and replacement of the
• $500,000 towards design costs for road and intersection upgrades existing rugby union clubhouse at South Pine Sports Complex
for Young Crossing Road and Oxford Street intersection to Francis • $1 million to rehabilitate a section of road along Saraband Drive,
Road from the intersection with Felicia Place to Queen Elizabeth Drive
• $450,000 for upgrades to Samsonvale Road including green • $750,000 for riverbank stabilisation at Pine Rivers Park
infrastructure for safe wildlife crossings • $500,000 towards design costs for road works at Leitchs Road
• $370,000 for heritage interpretation works at Leis Park deviation
• $200,000 towards site planning costs for upgrades to Youngs • $350,000 for pool shell retiling at Albany Creek Leisure Centre
Crossing Road between Francis Road and Protheroe Road • $280,000 towards design costs for a BMX precinct at Nolan Park
• $90,000 towards preliminary design costs for an intersection • $205,000 for drainage construction at Peppermint Drive
upgrade at Sparkes Road and Ellis Street • $200,000 towards a green wall installation at Strathpine
• $75,000 towards design costs for road rehabilitation at Todds Road Administration Centre to improve energy efficiency
• $65,000 for playground renewal at Norman L Reilly Park • $200,000 for upgrades at Stewarts Road
• $60,000 for playground renewal at Brownell Street Park • $195,000 to renew the senior cricket oval at South Pine Sports
• $61,000 for stormwater network renewal at Ira Buckby Road Complex
• $50,000 towards design costs for new change rooms and amenities • $102,000 for drainage upgrades at Nicol Way
for the AFL club at Rob Akers Reserve • $100,000 towards improving accessibility of Strathpine Community
• $46,000 towards design costs for drainage upgrade along Francis Centre including designated parking bays, ambulant toilets and
Road ramp connections
• $40,000 towards design costs for road and carpark construction at • $100,000 towards a planning study for a pedestrian and cycle
Leis Park pathway along Lilley Road
• $31,400 for bus stop works at Gympie Road, Lawnton • $60,000 pool shell renewal at Albany Creek Leisure Centre
• $30,000 for park shelter renewal at Gerard Street Park • $50,000 towards design costs for road and culvert upgrades at
• $30,000 for tree planting adjacent to the Pine River between Leitchs Road
Nelson Road and Ron Thomason Reserve • $28,000 for stormwater network renewal at Brahms Street
• $27,000 for stormwater network renewal at Tolosa Street • $3,000 towards design costs for bus stop works at Flamingo Drive
• $25,000 for footpath renewal at Todds Road • $32,500 for lighting upgrades at Strathpine Library